The Messenger NOVEMBER 2018 Growing as Disciples of Jesus Christ through Worship, Learning, Fellowship and Outreach KEEPING UP WITH WHAT S GOING ON! As we head into the holidays, there are plenty of things going on, both in front of and behind the scenes. We want to make sure everyone is keeping up with what s going on, so this month, my article will simply offer highlights of things in front of and behind the scenes. You can find more information in the rest of the Messenger. Ages to Ages II. Our constr uction documents ar e almost completed in or der to be submitted to the city for the permit approval process. We are on track to start construction in the first part of next year and anticipate construction beginning in February or March. Assistant Search. We ar e continuing to look for a new assistant, although most candidates for this kind of position are available toward the end of the academic year. We have had several applicants, but so far none have been the kind of fit for the position that we are looking for. We know God has the right person lined up for us and that everything will fall into place according to His plan. Keep the prayers coming! Fall Festival, Friday, November 9th. We will have delicious food from Mossman s, have a silent auction with all sorts of great items, and will have lots of laughter and conversation in this evening for the entire church family. It is a wonderful time to celebrate the Fall season and our church fellowship! Stewardship Ingathering Sunday, November 11th. Don t forget to bring your stewardship commitment card to worship as we bring them forward to God s altar during the services. We will then ask God s blessing on them for the work of Christ through Trinity. If you cannot be in church on that Sunday, please mail your pledge card to the office and it will be included in the blessing. Jason s Christmas Tree, Sunday, November 11th. Each year, we partner with the life recovery ministries of Jason s Retreat and gather Christmas gifts for the children of men and women who are transitioning into civilian life after incarceration. Thanksgiving Eve Service, Wednesday, November 21st at 7 p.m. This simple ser vice is a wonder ful way to officially start the holiday season with the Great Thanksgiving (Eucharist) for Thanksgiving. The music, prayers, and message all draw us into a grateful frame of mind as we thank God for all His goodness in our lives. Bishop s Visitation. Sunday, December 2nd. Bishop Menees will be with Trinity for his annual visitation for the first Sunday of Advent. He will be our celebrant and preacher and will offer a forum in between the services. Christmas Craft Fair, Saturday, December 8th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come join us as we invite our community to a Craft Fair. Around thirty vendors of everything from craft items to food will be on our campus, along with photos with Santa, a Kids Zone, and raffles every half hour. During the raffles, we will make a brief presentation of the gospel and invite attendees to give Trinity a try during the holiday season. Be here to help make everyone feel welcome! Christmas Ladies Tea, Saturday, December 15th at 2 p.m. Ladies, mark your calendars and plan on inviting your family and friends to join you as you enjoy a calming cup of tea and all the delightful food that accompanies it. 1 Blessings,
In The Parish Family In Sympathy for Mary Wakefield and the family of Katharine Tolar, who died September 26th. Patti and Ed Taylor and family on the recent death of her brother-in-law, Ralph Rangel. DON T FORGET TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS!!! Set your clocks back 1 hour when you go to bed on Saturday, November 3rd. That way you re sure to be at church on time! You should have received your stewardship letter and a commitment card recently. Before filling out your card, please prayerfully consider how your financial stewardship can reflect your relationship with Jesus and further His work in and through Trinity. Our Stewardship Ingathering will be on Sunday, November 11th. You may bring your commitment card to church and all the cards will be blessed. If you have not received a letter, please call the church office and Tara will get a card and letter to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to talk with Fr. Karl or our Treasurer, Ed Taylor. TRINITY STATS Attendance October 7th 176 October 21st 186 October 14th 192 October 28th 201 Total Pledged: $1,803,606.00 Total Collected: $299,493.12 Klassen Corporation is completing the updating of our documents in order to complete the permit process. We are preparing to bid the job in order to hire a general contractor and anticipate construction beginning in February or March of 2019. Financial September 2018 Month Year-to-date Operating Income $51,737 $420,477 Normal Operating Expense $36,104 $386,077 Building Debt Payment $13,659 $146,987 2
JASON S CHRISTMAS TREE Sunday, November 11th, will once again be Trinity s kickoff date for our annual Jason s Christmas Tree project. Last year we ingathered over 200 wrapped Christmas gifts, ensuring that many children of the clients of Bakersfield Recovery Services (Jason s Retreat, Capistrano House and Lincoln Street Mommies Home ) would have at least 2 wrapped gifts under their Christmas Tree. How encouraging it must be for the mothers and fathers in residential recovery to know that their children will not be forgotten this Christmas. The love of Christ and the true meaning of Christmas will once again be greatly manifested by the love and generosity of our congregation here at Trinity A nglican Church. Names will be available on November 11th at both services. Please bring your wrapped gifts to church beginning Sunday, November 18th, or to the Church office no later than Monday, December 9th. Remember to keep the tags on your gift, so it can be identified by me. Once again, our heartfelt thanks and blessings to you all for your generous love and support in our work. Your brother in Christ, Dcn. John Friday November 9th Silent Auction Entertainment Proceeds to benefit Trinity Preschool and Food from Mossman s Tickets $10 Adult $5 Children (under 10) 5:30 Auction Preview 6:00 Dinner 8:00 Closing Prayer THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP SERVICE Our Trinity Thanksgiving Service will be on Wednesday, November 21st at 7 p.m. This will be a full service with choir. CHRISTMAS TEA Saturday, December 15th at 2 p.m. All the women of Trinity and guests are invited to our Annual Christmas Tea. The cost is $10 per person and the tickets will be sold after church on Sunday or in the church office during the week. All tickets must be purchased before December 3rd. We are not able to sell tickets after that date, and no tickets will be sold at the door. This is a lovely event to start off our Christmas Season! If you have any questions, please call Stana Bright at 834-7586. 3
Look who we saw at the Condor Hockey Preschool Event? Our very own Deacon Ron! How exciting for our preschooler! The children helped the teachers and Fr. Karl wish Miss Jennifer a very happy birthday. She loved the singing, the hugs and the cookies were the best! Check out these Fiesta Cuties! We are looking forward to cooler weather. Our children are really enjoying their outside playtime. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 ~ 9 AM TO 1 PM An Opportunity to Invite the Community to meet Trinity and to be Blessed Vendors Kids Zone Pictures with Santa Food Raffles CHRISTMAS DECORATION DONATIONS To help with the rising cost of poinsettias and greenery, Our Altar Guild is asking for donations for the Christmas decorations. An envelope will be included in the Sunday bulletins in November for you to use if you would like to make a donation. Make your checks payable to Trinity Altar Guild and write decorations on the memo line. These donations will be greatly appreciated. Thank you! 4 CHRISTMAS DECORATORS NEEDED Each year our Altar Guild ladies decorate for Christmas. This year they are inviting the congregation to help decorate. Both men and women are welcome. If you can help, you can just come to the Fellowship Hall on either November 30th and/or December 1st. This is a wonderful way for everyone to gather and have a good time working together. If you have any questions, please call Merry McCalley at 587-4840.
Information Meeting at the Watson s Home on Tuesday, November 13th at 7pm. Call Fr. Karl if interested. ISRAEL TOUR 2019 10 Day Tour with Fr. Karl March 28 - April 8, 2019 We are organizing a Trinity tour of the Holy Land for Lent 2019. A typical day entails two miles of walking on uneven ground. If you are interested, or for more information, please contact Fr. Karl at (karl@trinitybakersfield.com) as soon as possible. NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Betty Holson Dennis Pflugh Steve Lewis Andrew Hollman Gianna Landucci Mary Jo Sawyer Gloria Pope Andre Biklian Darren Bogie Pat Foutch Carolyn Christolear Joan Pruett Joyce Tollins Vivian Wegis-Stone Natalie Hollman Wendy Hoss Berney De La Cruz Mary Fotis Hugh Smith Pat Cooper John Pryor Linda LaMar Patty MacGuire Walt Dietze If you notice a missing birthday or a wrong date listed, please call Tara at 665-7713. WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Morning 8 a.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Holy Communion Thursday Morning 10 a.m. Healing Service BOARD OF DIRECTORS Paul Wagner Dennis Gibson Kaye Camp Priscilla Beck Steven Brown Phil Lamirand Larry Bright Jerry Starr Lynne Hall Paul Hancock Liz Kinney Chris Thomas Ed Taylor Sr. Warden Jr. Warden Clerk Treasurer 11300 Campus Park Dr. Bakersfield CA 93311 661-665-7713 office@trinitybakersfield.com www.trinitybakersfield.com OUR CLERGY The Very Rev. Dr. Karl E. Dietze, Rector The Rev. John M. Wilcox, Retired The Rev. John LaMar, Deacon The Rev. Ron Christolear, Deacon 5